15 Cool At-Home STEAM Activities for Kids

Whether you’re sticking to a pre-planned homeschool schedule or letting the days unfold as they may, there’s plenty of time for some fun science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities at home right now. STEAM education is popular in many schools, after all, and these activities are great ways to infuse a little education in an afternoon of fun! Ranging from super straightforward to more complex (and a little messy), here are 15 fun STEAM activities to do at home with kids of all ages. DO try these at home!

Challenge your kiddos to build a bridge using toys and everyday objects! They can even test their bridges by placing their favorite figures (plastic animals, action figures, small dolls) and seeing if the bridge stands or falls.

Remember tin can telephones from childhood? Help your kiddos build a classic toy using recycled materials. Spoiler alert: It's only three steps and most if not all of the supplies can be found in your house.

Unfortunately, we can't visit the aquarium in person these days. Luckily, kids will have a blast building their own “jellyfish” in a bottle, then play with it for days (maybe weeks?) to come!

It's best to save trips to the grocery store for emergencies these days, so why not create some of your kids' favorite snacks at home using science and some ingredients you have around the house? For a tasty STEM activity, try making DIY microwavable popcorn, 5-minute ice cream, English muffins, or marshmallows!

This easy, low cost experiment using a common, household laundry product allows you to grow crystals and then create crystal names with your children. They can also play the waiting game as they watch the glittery letters take shape.

Here’s another crystal-making activity: Create a string of stalactites with this easy, low-mess STEAM project.